National Republican., 1887-02-03
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night with the oriental magnihcence suitable
to the traditions of ancient Egypt aud the &c.
curate attention TO detail which Is character
istic Of the National Opera Company. As an
instance of this remarkable detail II may
be noticed that in the dance of
negro children all who participate are
regular travelling members of tho COM
pany, whereas former operate troupes
Mapleson's included, found such accessories
in the purlieus of each city in It's turn. aida"
was written nt the request OF the khedlvc of
Egypt and first performed at Cairo in 1870.
1t had in Brussels continuous run OF seventy
two nights, with Nine. FuTsch' Madi In the
character of Aida, the Ethiopian slave girl.
This distinguished woman formed the central
figure of the performance last night, and in
trios with Amneris mile. Van Lanten) aud
Radames (NIr. Vim. Candidus), duetswith each
ofthose singers, and her own wonderful solos,
managed to concentrate the rapt attention OF a
house crowded with delighted listeners. who
emotions, Perhaps her success reached its
climax in the beautiful song, "0h, Skies of
Tender Blue" followed up BY the great dram. m.
sacrifice OF Il lover that country may be saved.
The lover prevails, and a sublime catastrophe
Is inaugnrated with the glorious duet; "Ah!
These Deserts Bare and Biighted," which
preceded the capture of Radames and the SOL
emn death scene in n dismal cave, relieved to
the car only by blended voices of the lovers in
stone is closed above me- and continuing,
"To diel so pure and beautiful To die for
love of me-" Madam Fursch- Madi Is q verit-
able Aida in the eastern abandon of her easy,
clingipg movements, ana she Is veritable
Frenchw Woman in the spontaneity and precl.
sion of every note in every passage rendered
Mile. Van Zanten. with eyes In u fine frenzy
rolling and glistening teeth which seemed 70
strike fire with each scorniul gesture toward
| the slave girl, acted and sang rs became u
| naughty child of the Pharaohs. Her contralto
| is somewhat strident, but all the notes are de-
| livered with verve and fine dramatic effect,
| though there is rather too much OF tragic ges.
| tictulution. The requiem over her lovers tomb,
Peace. Pray for Thee. o! Adored Corsc Isis,
| appeased, may she unclose heaven to thee" Is
| pronounced with admirable effect.
| Mr. Candidus, as the lover Radames. Is rs
excellent in that character as In all else he has
undertaken here. His last duet with Aida is
marked by the most thoughtful and tender
emotion, and provides suitable ending 70
and Mr.. Stcddard, as king of Ethiopia and
father OF Aida, performed their duties with
| great care and TO the satisfaction OF all who
| heard them. The ballets, tableauX, costumes
| and all the accessories were as magnificent al
on the two previous occasions and require no
| comment.
"The Flying Dutchman," by Wagner, which
| will be given by the National Opera Company
at Albaugh's Opera House TO night. Is one Of
the finest productions of this company. The
weird and sombre grandeur of the great
storm scenes of the first and third acts is the
most wonderful piece of stage realism ever
put upon the stage of this country. The opera
isstropgly cast. Miss Emma Juch, whomi it vii
be great delight TO hear again after h or supert
performance Of Marsueriio. in .'IIaust,n will
appear as Senta, which is one Of her greatest
representation of the Dutchman, and MyroI
Whitney will be Can't. Daland, The parts o
Erik, Mary, and the Steersm0n will be taker
lfGSe lpp ana SY SHfhSa Wsa esss Tas
remaining attractions for the brilliantly sue.
cessiul opera week are the magnificent. pro
dgstion Of %Lo,hengrin' tomorrow nlgat Il:
dice" at the SATURDAY. matinee, and Delibes'i
delightful three-act ballet, "Coppeia," on Sat
prday night preceded BY the second act qi6eli
bell song, so brilliantly given by Paul!n,
IAllemand, and the grand ballet OF the Bay
aderes." The "Coppelia' ballet, by Delibes
is one of the greatest ballets ever put upon tn
stage. II is in three acts, and complete stor
Is cleverly told in pantomime, intcrSpersed b.
a series of beautiful dances This ballet ha
been produced twice with the greatest possible
success, and the performance on saturda!
night will be only It's third representation II
this country.
MISS rogTEsCUE AT THE NATIONAL.
The artistic and social success of Miss Fortel
cue has been one of the notable incidents G
| the New York season. Unlike many foregl
| theatrical stars, she arrived In New YORK with
no ostenatious gathering of reporters and mel
about town to meet her. She was interviewed
OF course, and even before she had sot foot OF
New York stage she was success. He
bright sayings were repeated, her anecdotes O
celebrities she had met were quoted. and he
eagerly desired. In her first play, "Gretchen,
she was seen on q stage but lately vacated by
favorite native actress. Yet she conquered tn
public, and her attractiveness as a personalit
rose above that of the play In order to exhibi
her powers as an actress OF versatilt
"Gretchen' was withdrawn in the height 9
s success and md replaced By
tiocked TO see the Partisan coquctte, and tn
actress in her new part scored another distine
success. Finally she wound up most prof
able season by producing two delicate triiie
"King Renie's Daughter" and "Sweethearts.
which made q most attractive double bill
Miss Fortescue's success In New York IS tn
more significant because she was considere
and judged on her merits as an actress alon'
Her social triumphs were marked, but the
were entirely distinct from her artistic SUI
cefses. The sale of seats for Miss FOrtescue
engagement Mt the New National Theater wi
commence this morning.
"PRINCE KARL" AT ALBAUGH's
Mr.. Richard Mansfield returns 10 this cit
next week after most prosperous tour, Il
which prince Karl" the latest comedy su
cess has, II possible become more popular tina
ever. On its previous presentation the play wa
most fatteringly received, and many OF ol
theater-goers will soon have the desired oppol
tuuity OF seeing II again. II sparkles wit
humor, and is one of The best prescriptions I
cure the blues that can be suggested.
KERSASs WASHINGTON TnIArER.
Thus far this week Ragged Jack" ha
pleased all visitors at Kernans. We have II
doubt OF its ability to please TO the weeks enc
On Monday next, and to Saturday. inclusive
MHgee's International and Comedy Compan
| will presen. their claims to public favO
! These, from what we know of them, AM frOr
what comes 10 us on every side, will be appre
ciatod and rewarded with due applause.
HARRIss BIJou TdEATER
"The Planters Wife," being enacted throug
this week nc the Bilou, is highly popular, ms "
predicted II would be, though part of the tim
in most unfavorable weather. Next week Is I
present something extraordinary indeed, |
which two bears and an enormous lion wi
figure. The play is "Mardo." II deals wit
the pihillsts; II has a burning bridge; a con
Wet hut in flames; II Is extremely realistic
There Is a dog, Jack, too, Mardo's faithfu
friend, who is semi human,
THE DINE MUSEUM.
The child company now representing "Cln
dcrclla" ut the Dime is worthy OF libeTl
patronage. We witnessed the entertainmer
last night So perfect Il the acting of thes
| juveniles that, had we not seen their sma
forms. we should have thought only adult
spoke upon the stage. The opportunity Il
unusual enjoy ment Is rare, and should be ger
orally embraced. Next week will present tn
drama of partners in Crime" Edwin Han
ford, Its author will take the principal charat
ter. The company Is choice,